Staphylococcus intermediate in a small amount is always present in dogs. Usually these bacteria do not harm the animal's body. But if the immunity of the animal is weakened, staphylococcus enters the skin and causes infection.
Symptoms of the disease
Staphylococcus a dog has different symptoms. You can see two types of skin reactions to infection. This is a tuberous inflammation, which looks like a pimple filled with pus in the center.
The second species is somewhat similar in appearance to ringworm. This inflammation is round in shape, the edges of which are covered with a crust. Alopecia is observed in the center of the circle.
Dangerous Staphylococcus
Staphylococcus aureus affects not only the skin, but also penetrates into internal organs, into the circulatory system. And the symptoms may be vaginitis, otitis . Sometimes it manifests itself in the form of seborrhea, the dog experiences severe itching.
In case of ear infection, you can observe an unpleasant odor and discharge from the body. The animal often shakes its head, scratches the patient's ear. Sometimes there is paralysis of the facial nerve.
Staphylococcal pyoderma is the most common form of the disease. It usually occurs when staphylococcus begins to multiply too actively. On the abdomen of the animal crusts are formed, education is accompanied by itching, redness and inflammation are observed.
Sometimes staphylococcus is a secondary infection. For example, an animal that has fleas can become ill. The dog begins to comb the places of bites, there are scratches into which the bacteria enter.
Diagnosis of cutaneous Staphylococcus in dogs and other its types is carried out only in laboratory conditions. Where also the resistance of Staphylococcus aureus in dogs to antibiotics is determined, although the treatment is carried out not only with these drugs. Immunoglobulins are also prescribed. Antipruritic agents and antiseptics are also prescribed. Special shampoos are used for external treatment of the animal. Food should be strengthened, include a large amount of vitamins for the skin and coat.
Allergy caused by staphylococcus aureus
Allergy to staphylococcus is rare. But sometimes the immune system can negatively react to the presence of an animal in the staphylococcus intermediate. And the reaction can be the strongest allergy.
Symptoms in this case are irritated skin, covered with pustules of very different sizes. The eruptions are itchy and worsen the general condition of the animal.
More on the treatment of staphylococcal infection
To accurately establish a staphylococcal infection, a skin biopsy or sowing is done. Then treatment with antibiotics begins. The course is about six weeks.
Testing for the causes of the disease, as well as possible allergies and the state of immunity.
If the dog itches, first of all itching is eliminated. Since constant scratching only worsens the condition of the animal and makes it difficult to treat.
It will be necessary to take responsibly to dog hygiene. Especially pay attention to antibacterial shampoos and ointments. They significantly reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery.
If the inflammation returns, the doctor must find the root cause. Perhaps the signs of staphylococcus in dogs may indicate some other disease. For example, hypothyroidism can be the very root cause.
In addition, the reason for the return may be the city. Staphylococcus can also appear due to small cuts and injuries on the paws of a dog. And the first sign is lameness, as the dog will try to protect the damaged foot, try to lick. And with a close inspection will be visible inflammation.